Glossary: Access point - The point where your phone connects to the Internet by way of a data call or packet data connection. An access point can be provided, for example, by a commercial Internet service provider (ISP), or WAP service provider.

GSM DATA CALLS

A GSM data call enables data transmission rates to a maximum of 14.4 kbps. For availability and subscription to data services, contact your service provider.

Minimum settings needed to make a data call

To insert a set of very basic GSM data call settings, go to SettingsConnection settingsAccess points and select OptionsNew access point. Fill in the following: Data bearer: GSM data, Dial-up number, Session mode: Permanent, Data call type: Analog, and Maximum data speed: Automatic.

High speed data call (High Speed Circuit Switched Data, HSCSD)

Glossary: High-speed data enables data transmission rates to a maximum of 43.2 Kbps, which is four times faster than the standard data rates of the GSM network. HSCSD is comparable to the speed of many computer modems that communicate with today's fixed telephone networks.

For availability and subscription to high-speed data services, please contact your service provider.

Note: Sending data in HSCSD mode may drain the phone’s battery faster than normal voice or data calls, as the phone may send data more frequently to the network.

Tip: The Settings wizard program included in the PC Suite for Nokia 3650 can help you to configure access point and mailbox settings. You can also copy existing settings, for example, from your computer to your phone. See the CD-ROM supplied in the sales package.

PACKET DATA (GENERAL PACKET RADIO SERVICE, GPRS)

Glossary: Packet data, or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), uses packet data technology where information is sent in short bursts of data over the mobile network. The benefit of sending data in packets is that the

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